how can we apply for pan card

You can apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card both online and offline through authorized government agencies. The primary online application options include:

• The Income Tax e-Filing Portal for Instant e-PAN (available to individuals with an Aadhaar-linked mobile number, which is the fastest method).
• The NSDL (Protean eGov Technologies) portal.
• The UTIITSL portal.

For the offline process, you must submit Form 49A or 49AA along with the required documents (proof of identity, address, and date of birth) at a nearest PAN centre.